Multidisciplinary course
1. A substance needed by the body for growth, energy, repair and maintenance is called:
a. Nutrient
b. Vitamins
c. Calorie
d. Folic acid
2. Nutrients that help the body tissues to repair is:
a. Fats
b. Vitamins
c. Proteins
d. None of these
3. All of the following nutrients are found in food, except:
a. Fats
b. Carbohydrates
c. Proteins
d. Plasma
4. Cereals and breads are good sources of:
a. Fats
b. Carbohydrates
c. Proteins
d. Vitamin C
5. Micronutrients include:
a. Carbohydrate
b. Protein
c. Fat
d. Vitamins and minerals
6. 6. One kilocalorie is equal to:
a. 4.2 Joules
b. 5 Joules
c. 8 Joules
d. None of these
7. One gram fat provides:
a. 7 calorie
b. 9 calorie
c. 5 calorie
d. 12 calorie
8. Energy yielding nutrients include:
a. Carbohydrate
b. Fat
c. Vitamins
d. Both a and b
9. Protective nutrients include:
a. Fats
b. Vitamins and minerals
c. Carbohydrates
d. None of these
10. Milk is a poor source of:
a. Iron
b. Calcium
c. Protein
d. Phosphorus
11. The richest natural source of vitamin A is:
a. Peas
b. Fresh fruits
c. Green leafy vegetables
d. Cod liver oil
12. Amino acids help in the formation of:
a. Proteins
b. Fats
c. Carbohydrates
d. Minerals
13. Rich source of vitamin C:
a. Banana
b. Milk
c. Citrus fruits
d. Grapes
14. The amount of proteins in daily energy intake should be:
a. 10-15%
b. 15-25%
c. 20-25%
d. 25-30%
15. Following nutrient requirement is more in females than males:
a. Phosphorus
b. Fluoride
c. Sulfur
d. Iron
16. Tryptophan is present in all, except:
a. Maize
b. Fish
c. Cheese
d. Chicken
17. Amino acid deficient in wheat is:
a. Leucine
b. Lysine
c. Methionine
d. Cysteine
18. Which of the following is not an energy yielding food?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Fats
c. Vitamins and minerals
d. Proteins
19. The vitamin necessary for coagulation of blood is:
a. Vitamin K
b. Vitamin D
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin B complex
20. Nutrient with highest calorific values:
a. Carbohydrates
b. Proteins
c. Fats
d. Fibres
21. Pernicious anemia is caused by the deficiency of:
a. Vit. B12
b. Iron
c. Vit. C
d. Chlorine
22. Deficiency of calcium causes, which of the following symptoms:
a. Rickets in children
b. Osteomalacia in adults
c. Muscular spasm of hands and feet
d. All of the above
23. Excessive intake of, which of the following mineral causes pathological changes of
bone and teeth?
a. Copper
b. Chlorine
c. Iron
d. Fluoride
24. Deficiency of proteins in diet leads to:
a. Marasmus and Kwashiorkor
b. Anemia
c. Goiter
d. Scurvy
25. Bitot’s spot are caused by the deficiency of:
a. Vitamin B complex
b. Vitamin A
c. Calcium
d. Phosphorus
26. Anemia can be caused by deficiency of:
a. Iron
b. Folic acid
c. Vitamin B12
d. All of the above
27. Blood clotting problem occurs due to deficiency of:
a. Vitamin K
b. Vitamin E
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin A
28. Deficiency of vitamin C causes:
a. Beriberi
b. Pellagra
c. Scurvy
d. Osteoporosis
29. Gradual process of shifting the baby from breast-feeding towards other diet is known
as:
a. Therapeutic diet
b. Weaning
c. Special diet
d. Substitution